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TAMA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NEW STAGESTAR SERIES KITS

New for 2023, TAMA has announced the release of their new, super-affordable STAGESTAR drum kits. STAGESTAR provides a full sounding drum set with durable hardware and functional cymbals. 100% Poplar 6ply 7mm shells produce full, dynamic tones for each drum.…

Modern Drummer
Jan 31, 2023

TAMA unveils a new Starclassic Walnut/Birch kit

TAMA is proud to unveil a beautiful new Starclassic Walnut/Birch kit featuring a compelling Light Charcoal finish over a Tamo Ash outer ply. This finish provides a fantastic complement to the texture of the wood grain, creating an intricate, intertwining…

Modern Drummer
Aug 31, 2022

NEW GEAR

RenziAdvanced Heel Pedestal System Kit Founded by Berklee College of Music alumni John Renzi, the Renzi “Stomp Louder” corporation utilizes science and an “athletic” approach to drum-product research to improve performance sustainability and ergonomics. (“Drummers are athletes, as the physiological…

Modern Drummer
Oct 29, 2021

Hardware & Accessories

If percussion gear were rated like cinema fare, drum kits, snares, and cymbals would be the thrill-a-minute, skyscrapers exploding, monsters devouring Manhattan action flicks. Hardware? Probably more like a grainy, black-and-white French film from the ‘60s, where two people sit…

By Michael Molenda
Oct 29, 2021

NEW GEAR

64 Audio U6t Universal In-Ear Monitor Drummers who are done with that wedge blasting away at them a few feet from their drum throne, but don’t want to expend the time and expense to order custom in-ear monitors, should look…

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2021

Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Steinberg, Peavey and more

Gretsch Brooklyn Series Drumkits Two new Nitron finishes have been added to the Brooklyn series: Blue Burst Pearl and White Marine Pearl. Constructed from 6-ply North American maple and poplar, Brooklyn series drums are finished with 3 mm double-flanged 302…

Modern Drummer
Nov 1, 2020

Zildjian, Atlantic Technology, LP, Vidami, Tama and more

Zildjian Planet Z Cymbals Crafted from brass, Planet Z cymbals are said to be bright and cutting, with a more controlled and focused sound. They are available in a 10″ splash, a 16″ crash, an 18″ crash ride, a 20″…

Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 2020

July Edition

TRX Cymbals CRX Rock II Series This new series includes a full range of medium-weight rides, hi-hats, crashes, crash-rides, and effects cymbals with a brilliant finish. They are available individually or in a box set composed of 14″ hi-hats, a…

Modern Drummer
Jun 3, 2020

New Gear From Yamaha, Tama, Promark, Gio, Cympad, and More

New Gear from Yamaha, Tama, Promark, Gio Cymbals, Cympad, and Latin Percussion. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives (500+ Issues) 40+ Drum Channel…

Modern Drummer
Mar 31, 2020

New Gear from Alesis, Tama, Gretsch, Innovative Percussion, and more

New gear from Alesis, Tama, Gretsch, Innovative Percussion and more. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives (500+ Issues) 40+ Drum Channel Subscribe Now…

Modern Drummer
Feb 28, 2020

New Gear From Gretsch, Evans, Tama, Yamaha, Canopus, and Rogers

New gear from Gretsch, Evans, Tama, Yamaha, Canopus, and Rogers. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives (500+ Issues) 40+ Drum Channel Subscribe Now…

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Jan 31, 2020

Tama S.L.P. New-Vintage Hickory Drumset

A classic bebop-style setup with modern-leaning tone and appointments. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives (500+ Issues) 40+ Drum Channel Subscribe Now All…

By Kyle Andrews
Jan 31, 2020

New Gear From DW, Physiostorm, AKG, Ear-Q, Pearl, Tama, TRX, and Sakae

DW Jim Keltner Collector’s Series ICON Snare Crafted from eleven plies of hand-selected North American hard-rock maple with patented VLT (Vertical Low Timbre) grain orientation technology, this drum is finished with a veneer of laser-cut, hand-applied exotic and dyed-wood inlays…

Modern Drummer
Nov 25, 2019

Tama Starclassic Drumset

After extensive research and development, Tama announced the next phase for the Starclassic line: the Walnut/Birch drumkit. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives…

by David Ciauro
Oct 29, 2019

New Gear from Tama, Gon Bops, BeatSeat, DPA, and Canopus

Tama S.L.P. New-Vintage Hickory Drumset and Powerpad Throne Case This hickory kit’s tonal focus emphasizes a mid-range timbre. The Direct Flexi-Mount, 2.3 mm steel Mighty Hoops, and Evans G1 Coated heads offer an open sound, while the dark lacquered bass…

Modern Drummer
Oct 29, 2019